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BAS News - 2019-05-25 12:06 ERBIL — Washington has accused Iranian-backed militias forces in Iraq for carrying out the Katyusha rocket attack on Baghdad’s Green Zone last week. The accusation was made by US Vice Admiral Michael Gilday, the director of the Joint Staff, on Friday. Th ... 2

Reuters.. US to send 5,000 troops to Middle East

Waar Media - 2019-05-24 12:58 WAAR_DUHOK (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a U.S. military request to send about 5,000 additional troops to the Middle East amid increasing tensions with Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday. Tehran and Washington ... 1

Iranian FM to Visit Iraq Amid Tensions with US

BAS News - 2019-05-24 12:37 ERBIL — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif is scheduled to visit Iraq’s capital Baghdad as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue. A source from Iraqi prime minister’s office confirmed the report and said the visit will be in the next ...

US to Prolong Exemption to Iraq’s Purchase of Iranian Energy: Source

BAS News - 2019-05-24 12:37 ERBIL — Washington has ensured Iraqis about a waiver for importing gas and oil from neighboring Iran despite the US sanctions, a source close to Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abul-Mahdi, said. "There is currently no official information [on the issue] but we ...

US Considering Deployment of 5,000 Troops to Middle East: Report

BAS News - 2019-05-23 14:09 ERBIL - Washington may deploy another 5,000 soldiers to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran, officials revealed on Wednesday. CNN cited officials familiar with the issue as saying that the Pentagon officials and members of the White House national ... 1

US Doesn’t Have a Political Future for SDF: Ambassador Jeffrey

BAS News - 2019-05-23 14:09 ERBIL — The US has once again reminded the Syrian Kurdish forces that Washington has no place for a separate political entity in the future for the areas in northern Syria, mainly the Kurdish territories. The remarks were made by US Special Representativ ... 1

There would not be an independent Kurdish state in Syria: U.S. Envoy

E-Kurd - 2019-05-23 13:55 WASHINGTON,— The United States is reminding its Syrian Kurdish allies not to get overly ambitious while at the same time trying to allay concerns Washington will abandon them to Turkey or a possibly resurgent Islamic State terror group. Kurdish fighters, ...

Iran's Rouhani rejects talks with Washington

Gulan Media - 2019-05-22 06:13

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Kurdistan’s Weekly Brief May 21

Washington Kurdish Institute - 2019-05-22 00:58

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US Says Iran Threat "Put on Hold"

BAS News - 2019-05-22 00:12 ERBIL - The US' recent deployment of forces to the Gulf has "put on hold" the alleged threats by Iran on Washington's interests in the Middle East, acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Tuesday. "We’ve put on hold the potential for attacks ... 4

Iran to Meet with "Great Force" If It Harms US' Interests: Trump

BAS News - 2019-05-21 20:08 ERBIL - US President Donald Trump has vowed to respond with "great force" if Iran attacks Washington's interests in the Middle East, while government sources revealed that the US strongly suspects pro-Iranian Shi'ite militias to be behind the rocket atta ... 6

Li Washingtonê Mijara Krîza Îranê Germtir Dibe

Iraq Hopes to Mediate Between US and Iran

BAS News - 2019-05-21 14:39 ERBIL — Iraqi Prime Minister is planning an initiative to help defuse the tensions between Washington and Tehran, an informed source claimed. US and Iran are in fierce war of words recently with the former already deploying warships and 52 bombers to the ... 4

Ruhanî: Şertên Heyî Ne li Gor Dîyalogê Ne

US Not Reached Out to Iran for Talks: Trump

BAS News - 2019-05-21 01:41 ERBIL - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington had not reached out to Tehran for talks, pointing out that Iran's economy continues to collapse. Trump called out a "fake news" report which claimed that the US reached out to Iran for talk ... 6

Congress Pushes for Continued US Engagement in Syria

BAS News - 2019-05-21 01:41 ERBIL — The majority of the US Congress believe that Washington's leadership and support to the allies in Syria is vital, calling on President Donald Trump to remain engaged in Syria. A letter, signed by nearly 400 out 535 members of the House of Represe ... 7

UK to Iran: Do Not Underestimate US Resolve

BAS News - 2019-05-20 16:25 ERBIL — British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned Iran not to “underestimate” the resolve on the US side while tensions continue to escalate between Tehran and Washington. “I would say to the Iranians: Do not underestimate the resolve on the US si ... 5

Zarif Says No War to Occur Between US and Iran

BAS News - 2019-05-18 21:03 ERBIL - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that there would be no war between the US and Iran. The US has recently deployed forces to the Gulf, a move which soon resulted in an escalation in the ties between Washington and Teh ... 5

US Warns Commercial Flights about Gulf Airspace

BAS News - 2019-05-18 15:33 ERBIL — As tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate, US Federal Aviation Administration warns airliners about flying over the Gulf. The administration issued the warning on Thursday, saying that the decision was at the result of height ... 8

Trump: Hêvî Dikim ku bi Îranê re Şer Çênebe

Senators Seek Proof on "Increased" Iran Threat

BAS News - 2019-05-17 01:22 ERBIL - US lawmaker have demanded evidences proving that Iran has become a threat to Washington's interests or its allies in the Middle East as it’s being claimed by the Trump administration. Financial Times cited on Thursday Bob Menendez, the top Democr ... 8

Trump: Îran Dê di Demeke Nêz de Dîyalogê Bixwaze

What to Know in Washington: Are Trump’s Tariffs a Goal or a Tool? - Bloomberg GOV

BGOV - 2019-05-16 07:57

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Taking the U.S. and Iran Off Collision Course

International Crisis Group - 2019-05-16 06:19 A series of escalations in both word and deed have raised fears of U.S.-Iranian military confrontation, either direct or by proxy. It is urgent that cooler heads prevail – in European capitals as in Tehran and Washington – to head off the threat of a dis ... 4

Robert Menendez blasts administration for failing to consult on Iran - Washington Times

The International Community’s Clear Double Standard: All Anti-Democratic Actions in Turkey Must be Strongly Condemned, Including Those Against the Kurds

Washington Kurdish Institute - 2019-05-15 03:21

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US and Iran Don't Seek War: Iraqi PM

BAS News - 2019-05-14 23:28 ERBIL - Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi said on Tuesday that neither the US nor Iran is seeking a war between the two countries. Abdul-Mahdi pointed out that, although Washington and Tehran are in long-term disputes, they are both close friends of ... 5

US Doesn't Consider War With Iran: Pompeo

BAS News - 2019-05-14 22:06 ERBIL - US State Secretary Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday that Washington is not "fundamentally" seeking war with Tehran if it halts certain activities "throughout Europe." The US top diplomat made the comments during a joint press conference with Russia’s ... 3

No War to Occur Between Iran and US: Khamenei

BAS News - 2019-05-14 20:58 ERBIL - Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that no war would occur between the United States and Iran, while stressing that Tehran will continue to resist Washington, state media said. The Iranian leader's comments come amid the ... 7

Yekîtîya Ewrupa, Amerîka Ser Îranê Hişyar Dike

SDF Wants Part of US Forces to Stay in Syria: Top Commander

BAS News - 2019-05-13 23:50 ERBIL - The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) wants the US to keep part of its forces in Syria to not repeat a mistake Washington made in Iraq, a top Kurdish commander has said. The comments were made by General Mazlum Kobani, the Commander-in-C ... 5

Washington warns the parties of power in the Kurdistan region

Kurdiu - 2019-05-13 18:00

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Gotûbêjin Tirkiye û Amerîkayê li ser mijara “navçeya aram”

US Embassy Issues Security Alert on "Highlighted Tensions" in Iraq

BAS News - 2019-05-12 23:31 ERBIL - The United States embassy in Baghdad has issued a security alert for its citizens on "highlighted tensions" in the country as ties between Washington and Tehran have drastically escalated lately. "The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad advises all U.S. citi ... 6

Iran May Attack Israel as Tensions with US Escalate: Minister

BAS News - 2019-05-12 13:35 ERBIL — The Islamic Republic of Iran may attack Israel as tensions between Tehran and Washington further grow, said Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz. The minister noted in a statement on Sunday that Iran could attack Israel directly or use its prox ... 9

Washington looks to Haftar to end slave trade in Libya

Pompeo Concerned over Iran's Threatenings

BAS News - 2019-05-10 01:08 ERBIL - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed concerns over the recent threatenings by Iran, reminding the country that Washington does not seek war against Tehran, but that will respond if needed, according to a statement by his office. "The r ... 5

Washington Post: ABD ve DSG'nin planları tehlikede

[PICTURES]: B52 Bombers Arrive in Middle East: US

BAS News - 2019-05-09 12:37 ERBIL — The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has published photographs showing B52 bombers arriving in the Middle East. Two days earlier, Washington announced that it would deploy aircraft carrier strike group and bombers to the region to protect US forces a ... 5

Hashd al-Shaabi Threatens to Declare Anti-US War If It Targets Iran

BAS News - 2019-05-08 20:40 ERBIL - Pro-Iranian Hashd al-Shaabi has threatened to declare war against the United States if the western country targets Iran as Washington has recently deployed reinforcements to the Middle East. The threatenings were made by Jabar al-Ma'mouri, a Hash ... 5

Iran Challenges Remaining Partners to Save Nuclear Deal

International Crisis Group - 2019-05-08 20:30 Responding to the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure”, Iran has announced it will no longer respect all the limits placed on its nuclear research activities by its 2015 deal with world powers. With Washington having renounced the deal, the remainin ... 3

Kurdistan’s Weekly Brief May 7, 2019

Washington Kurdish Institute - 2019-05-08 00:03

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Exxon Mobil Deal Not Related to US Sanction Waiver: Iraqi PM

BAS News - 2019-05-07 16:55 ERBIL — Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi said on Tuesday that the deal his country is about to sign with Exxon Mobil is not related to the sanctions waiver that Washington has granted to allow Baghdad to continue economic cooperation with Iran. As p ... 2

US Unsafe in the Middle East for Its Unpopularity: Iranian FM

BAS News - 2019-05-07 15:58 ERBIL — Washington’s concerns over the safety of its forces and interests in the Middle East comes from its unpopularity in the region not from Iran, said Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. “If US and clients don’t feel safe, it’s because they’re des ... 7

“Darbe rasterast ji Washingtonê hat plankirin”

Ilkha - 2019-05-06 03:01

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Iran Considers Oil Exports in "Grey Market" to Encounter US Sanctions

BAS News - 2019-05-05 23:06 ERBIL - Tehran has mobilised all its resources to export oil in a "grey market" while Washington has warned the oil buyers of sanctions if they continue to purchase oil from Iran. The US has already warned China, Turkey, and India to halt importing oil f ... 3

- Just Security A United Nations team is visiting Washington this week to conduct its first review of U.S. counterterrorism policy.

Justsecurity - 2019-05-03 00:12

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Why Turkey and America Cannot Compromise in Syria

Foreign Policy Research Institute - 2019-05-02 22:23After three days of talks in Turkey, representatives from Washington and Ankara failed to reach agreement on the terms of a proposed safe zone in northeastern Syria. The two sides, treaty allies since 1952, share such widely divergent interests in Syria t ... 6

ABD Dışişleri Bakanlığı: Peşmergeye desteğimiz sürecek

US Launches $5 Million Airport Security Program in Iraq

BAS News - 2019-05-02 20:13 ERBIL - As an initiative by Washington, officials from the US Embassy in Baghdad and Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA), have announced the launch of a $5 million airport security program in Iraq. According to a statement by the US Consulate General in ... 3

Kurdistan region rejects Washington's request to cut ties with Iran

Kurdiu - 2019-05-02 19:08

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US: Ben Stiller urges Congress to aid Syrian refugees

Waar Media - 2019-05-02 17:20 WAAR_DUHOK U.S. actor Ben Stiller testified before Congress on Wednesday, calling for Washington to continue providing financial support to the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) for Syrian relief efforts. “Eight years into the crisis, we must not l ... 2

US, Turkey Work on Trump’s Visit: Source

BAS News - 2019-05-02 16:23 ERBIL — Ankara and Washington are working on a possible visit of US President Donald Trump to Turkey later this year, media reports revealed. "We are working on alternative dates including July for Trump's visit,” local media quoted a presidential source ... 1

US Oil Sanctions Will Fail in Practice: Iranian President

BAS News - 2019-05-01 15:13 ERBIL — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Washington will fail in practice to continue the sanctions against Iranian energy sector. Washington announced last week that will not prolong a previous exemption to buyers of Iranian oil, ... 3
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